Liverpool Football Club has announced the retirement of the No.20 shirt to honor Diogo Jota, who passed away in a car accident. Jota wore this number after joining the club in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The club consulted with Jota's wife, Rute, and family before making the decision, aiming to acknowledge both his on-field contributions and his personal impact on the club community. This rare honor signifies the club's intention to keep Jota's memory alive and demonstrates the deep connection he had with Liverpool FC.
Liverpool have confirmed they will retire the No.20 shirt in honour of forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident alongside his brother, André Silva, last week. Jota wore the No.20 for the duration of his time at Anfield after signing from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020. The move is designed not only to recognise Jota's contribution on the pitch but also the personal impact he has had on those connected with the football club during his five years on Merseyside.
It was vitally important to us to involve Diogo's wife, Rute, and his family in the decision and to ensure they were the first to know of our intention. I believe this is the first time in Liverpool Football Club's history that such an honour has been bestowed upon an individual. Therefore, we can say this is a unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person.
By retiring this squad number, we are making it eternal -- and therefore never to be forgotten. Diogo joined us in 2020, he won us number 20 (Liverpool's 20th English league title), and he wore -- with honour, distinction and affection -- the number 20.
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